Clinical application of three-dimensional printing technology in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for colon cancer: a pilot study and video demonstration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients who undergo laparoscopic right hemicolectomy often have vascular anomalies, creating challenges for surgeons. Preoperative identification of vascular anomalies and intraoperative precise navigation can enhance surgical safety and reduce the difficulty of the procedure. Accordingly, this study aimed to explore and evaluate the application of three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction and printing technology in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy and its assistance in preoperative planning and intraoperative navigation.

Method

11 3D-reconstructed images and printed models of right hemicolectomy vasculature were preoperatively created to assist in developing individualized surgical plans. Intraoperatively, essential vessels (gastrocolic trunk of Henle, GTH) were ide

SUBMITTER: Zhao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869718 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature